Two billion people eat food every day that was produced with Bühler equipment. One billion people drive vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines. Bühler aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision as it develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries. We strive to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. Therefore, we team up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.
Buhler Inc. seeks a full-time Automation Software Team Leader based in Plymouth, MN. The Automation Software Team Leader is responsible for executing automation projects and coaching Automation Project Engineers in all elements and aspects of software engineering, and actively supporting the team to deliver projects on agreed times with high quality and in line with standard Buhler Automation guidelines. Specific duties include:
- Hire and train new team members.
- Conduct yearly performance management ("EPM") process with all direct reports.
- Identify the potential of employees and suggest measures for their professional development.
- Ensure further standardization of Buhler modules for Allen-Bradley software products for the American market.
- Build the communication link and teamwork between software super users within Buhler North America and with the Swiss Headquarters.
- Execute automation projects from the concept phase until the end of the warranty period.
- Manage resources according to multiple project timelines.
- Basic and detailed industrial automation engineering using PLC and HMI software, with input from internal and external customers.
- Lead in-depth training and coaching of Buhler and customer employees.
- Support start-up engineers - in the office and in the field.
- Support quoting automation projects when needed.
- Support sales personnel on automation deliveries.
- Take ownership and drive industrial automation side projects like R&D, Tool improvements, Test System maintenance and support.
This position requires an Associate's degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field. This position requires 3 years of related experience. Experience must include 3 years of experience, which may be concurrent, in all of the following:
- Executing automation projects from the concept phase until the end of the warranty period.
- Basic and detailed industrial automation engineering using PLC and HMI software.
- Supporting sales personnel on automation deliveries.
- Leading Software Engineers in all elements of software engineering.
- Personnel leadership administration, including hiring new team members; conducting performance reviews, identifying potential of employees and suggesting measures for their professional development.
All experience may have been gained concurrently. Experience must have been acquired after completion of the Associate's Degree program. Domestic and international travel required up to 20% of the time.
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- International and successful company with sustainable prospects for the future.
- Wide technical & modern environment with interesting challenges.
- Professional environment with an open communication culture.
- Exciting development and training opportunities.
- Great and dynamic work environment.
- Health Insurance with Health Savings Account.
- Vision and Life Insurance.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability.
- 401(k) with 6% company contribution.
- 15 days vacation.
- Sick Time.
- Maternity and Paternity Leave.
At Bühler, we are not only offering working opportunities and international exchange of like-minded professionals. We are more than just a global company. Our value proposition to transform the way companies feed and move the world is driving positive change in the industries in which we operate globally. Become a part of a dynamic environment that combines your drive for innovation with a world of possibilities.
As a global organization, we embrace the diversity of our global workforce. At Bühler, you will collaborate with professionals from around the world, each bringing in a unique perspective to the table. It is a business priority for us to harness the diversity of our global workforce and include them in their uniqueness to create a culture of belonging guided by our TOP values - Trust, Ownership and Passion. Embark on a journey that combines the excitement of global collaboration with the reassurance of a welcoming workplace.
Let's create impact together!